Torn Between Passion and Perception: Is HR the Right MBA Specialization for Me?

I'm in my first year of MBA. I'm a little confused about choosing a specialization. I have a great passion for the HR field because I believe I am good at managing and judging people. However, I am a little hesitant due to the external perception that there may be limited career growth and lower salary packages compared to other specializations.

Please guide me.

Thank you.

Regards

You can make a good choice with a bit of homework. It is true that, of late, all management disciplines have a tough time (not only HR), and the economy, in general, is on a low ebb. But all things improve, and we hope to see better days.

Comparison of HR with Other Disciplines

You can make a simple list of 10 points comparing HR to another discipline. For example:
- 1.0 Passion in HR
- 2.0 Pay in...?
- 3.0 Future...?
- 4.0 Growth...
- 5.0 Possibilities for changeover, etc.

This will put you in a better position to judge for yourself. In some other thread in Cite HR, I made the same point: "There are successful performers in every field. Why can you not be one of them?"

Regards,
V. Raghunathan